Stefan IsraelOct 30, 20201 min readGenealogyOur Dutch (Speaking) President Martin Van BurenThe first U.S. president born in the United States (so after the country’s founding) didn’t even speak English as his first language.
Stefan IsraelSep 21, 20184 min readTranslation and LanguageClues Hidden in "von" and "van"?People's surnames often provide clues into their way back family history. Learn what Von and Van mean for the Dutch and Germans.